Monthly Archives: April 2015

One innovation at our local AGM was the announcement of the local WOYD awards. Each local group has sort nominations for people, groups, churchyards and schools that have contributed significantly to promoting wildlife and nature conservation. The winners were announced at the Local Group AGM by Va;lerie Holt (NWT Trustee) and presented with a framed certificate.

Group – Friends of Sharphill Wood for all thier work to protect and maintain the wood,

School – Edwalton School for their environmental schooling in Meadow Covert Wood.

So congratulations and the winner in each category will then go forward for an overal county award in each of the categories.

But it is also a great pleasure to say that of all the WOYD nominations recieved across the county, some 20% were from Rushcliffe. This recognises the strong, vibrant anture conservation community we have localy. It is also worth saying that every nomination represents someone saying well done we think you are doing a grand job, so a big round of applause for the other nominations, who are

Another year another AGM, which went very well apart from having to move to another building because of blocked drains ! This years comittee is unchanged apart from Geoff Fyles standing down (thanks for your efforts over the years Geoff) and will consist of Gordon Dyne (Chair), Valerie Holt (Vice Chair), Jacquie Glen (Secretary), Neil Pinder (Treasurer), Graham Leigh-Browne, Margie Richards, Neil Glen, Judith Booth, Cath Lockart and Keely Martin. As pour constitution allows for a committe of up to ten we still have slots available for two other people and I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who might be interested in joining us (we are allowed to co-opt). If you think it might be for you contact me on gordon.dyne@gmail.com OR 0115 8784842 to talk about it. Fresh minds are allways good.

For general information I have posted the Chairs and Treasurers Report + minutes of the last years AGM (and this years once available) on the web site. follow this link for

Today’s Events

The Hook Reserve Work ParkThe Hook Reserve Work Parkin Lady Bay.For more details go to Reserves Tab on banner - Reserve Work Parties

Lily Ponds WPLily Ponds WPTime: 10:00 amRadcliffe on Trent Lily Ponds work party led by the Radcliffe on Trent Conservation Volunteers. On the 1st Sun on month. Meet at Rockley Memorial Park entrance.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, 13 June 2020

Wilford Claypits Work PartyWilford Claypits Work PartyFor more details go to Reserves Tab on banner - Reserve Work Parties

Meadow Park Work PartyMeadow Park Work PartyTime: 9:55 am - 12:00 pmWe meet on the second Saturday of each month (with the exception of August), at 9.55 a.m in East Leake, at the back of (behind) the Parish Office (which is next to the Village Hall). All welcome.

Rushcliffe Wildlife WATCH GroupRushcliffe Wildlife WATCH GroupTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pmGoing wild in the country park, looking for renewable energy. For children 8 to 13, under 8`s must be accompanied. . Charge £3 per session. Contact Geof East for more info on 07804 297041 or rushcliffewatch.nottswt.co.ukRushcliffe Country Park, Education Room

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Cotgrave CP Work PartyCotgrave CP Work PartyTime: 10:00 am - 3:00 pmThird Tuesday of the month to carry out management work at Cotgrave Country Park. Contact Lee Scudder for details on leescudder@hotmail.com or 07753 850758